GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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WordMeaning
matriculateto enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
ingenuousshowing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
expoundto set forth : state
effluviuman invisible emanation
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light